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27 Jun

Cold snap hurts Tasmanian olive harvest

Tasmanian olive oil producers are struggling to meet demand this year, with a cold snap cutting yields. Widespread frosts have been reported, with some areas recording a record run of frosty nights. While harvest is not over, early expectation have oil yields down by half in some areas. Producer Anne Ashbolt says drought stressed trees […]

25 Jun

Update

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25 Jun

Fresno, CA: Summer Harvest Festival June 30 at Farm Market

The Farm Market at California State University, Fresno will present its Summer Harvest Festival on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, based on last year’s popular Summer Solstice Celebration, will feature various cooking and BBQ demonstrations and samplings of farm products produced and/or processed by Fresno State students at the […]

25 Jun

Personal use of olive oil…

Q. I’ve read that olive oil can be used for vaginal dryness. I couldn’t tell if I should include olive oil in my diet or actually apply it directly to the vagina. A. This remedy calls for topical application of olive oil to the vagina. It seems to lubricate dry tissues. Here is what one […]

22 Jun

Moulin à huile d’olives de Velaux

Si vous voulez savoir comment est faite l’huile d’olive, voici une vidéo du Moulins à huile d’olives de Velaux (Aix en Provence).